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Karnataka

Nandi Hills cable car project set for 2027 launch

Chikkaballapur Tourists may soon get to experience cable car rides at Nandi Hills, with the project expected to be operational by mid-2027 if timelines hold. Reportedly, acquisition of the 3.5 acres of private land required for the upper terminal is nearly complete, while land

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Karnataka

Tumakuru district Lok Adalat settles over 13 lakh cases

The Lok Adalat addresses various cases such as bank recoveries, labor conflicts, electricity and water bill disputes, property disagreements, and others. Tumakuru The District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) reported that the recent Lok Adalat successfully resolved a total

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Bengaluru

No proper study done near Lalbagh for tunnel road: Expert panel

Bengaluru: There has been uncertainty in the implementation of the 16.5 km tunnel road from Central Silk Board to Hebbal. An expert committee constituted by the government has identified 121 shortcomings in the project. The government is reconsidering the continuation of the

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Bengaluru

CHRIST to host workshop on JWST–UVIT synergies in astronomy

Bengaluru: The Centre of Excellence in Astronomy and Astrophysics (CEAA), in association with the Department of Physics and Electronics at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), will organize a workshop on JWST–UVIT synergies in astronomy from October 20 to 31 as part of their upcomin

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Bengaluru

NCW team visits Parappanna Agrahara Jail

Woman prisoners pour out grievances; team says extending necessary facilities and ensuring safety of women prisoners must be top priority Bengaluru: Following allegations of irregularities, members of the National Commission for Women (NCW) visited Parappana Agrahara Jail and

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Business

PMSGY installs 4,946MW rooftop solar capacity by July

Boost to Solar Energy New Delhi The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana (PMSGY) has significantly boosted India’s residential rooftop solar segment, with 4,946MW of capacity installed across states and Union Territories as of July 2025, according to a joint report by the Insti

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India

T’gana urges employees to join ‘Rising Vision 2047’ survey

Hyderabad The Telangana government has urged all employees and stakeholders to participate in the citizen survey launched for preparing ‘Telangana Rising Vision 2047’, a long-term roadmap to guide the state’s development until India celebrates 100 years of independence. The

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India

CM Yogi announces Diwali bonus for 14 lakh employees

CM Adityanath discussed strengthening Uttar Pradesh’s statistical system with NSC, MoSPI Lucknow Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a special Diwali bonus for over 14 lakh state government employees, with each eligible employee set to receive up to R

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India

Sikkim tattoo advisory: Respect religious sentiments

Religious Tattoo Advisory Gangtok The Sikkim Ecclesiastical Department has issued an advisory cautioning people against depicting religious symbols in tattoos in a disrespectful manner, following concerns raised during a recent event. Officials said some tattoos displayed a

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News

The Rise of Wildfire-Related Air Pollution

Wildfires release a dangerous cocktail of pollutants: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, volatile organic compounds, and black carbon. Among these, PM2.5—the ultrafine particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter—has gained notoriety for its dee

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Bengaluru

CT Ravi Accuses Priyank Kharge of Ego, Defends RSS Contributions

MLC CT Ravi challenges Priyank Kharge, defends RSS record, and criticises Congress party. BENGALURU MLC CT Ravi criticised Minister Priyank Kharge, alleging that he had inherited his political legacy easily and is now speaking out of ego. Speaking to the media, Ravi address

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Karnataka

NSUI condemns attack on CJI, Demands lawyer’s arrest

Shivamogga The NSUI unit of C.B.R. National Law College strongly condemned the attack on Supreme Court Chief Justice B.R. Gavai by lawyer Rakesh Kishore on October 6, calling it an affront to the Indian Constitution. The incident occurred while Chief Justice Gavai was hearing

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Karnataka

Rural School Inaugurated

Muniyappa and Sudha Murthy inaugurate new govt school Devanahalli In a significant step towards improving rural education, the new building of Nammuru Government Senior Primary School in Tindlu village, under Jaalige Gram Panchayat, was inaugurated by Minister K.H. Muniyapp

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Karnataka

MLA H.C. Balakrishna rebukes officials over farmers’ issues

MLA H.C. Balakrishna scolds Magadi officials, warning of action if farmers’ issues remain unresolved. Ramanagara In a heated Janaspandana (public grievance) meeting, Magadi MLA H.C. Balakrishna sternly reprimanded government officials for their alleged negligence in address

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